Bidar (Karnataka) [India], February 3 (ANI): At least 48 children fell ill after consuming a midday meal at a government higher primary school in Jamalapur village of Bidar district, Karnataka, on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in Aurad taluk when students began complaining of vomiting and diarrhea shortly after eating the midday meal. Teachers and local villagers rushed to assist and shifted the affected children to the Aurad taluk hospital, where they received treatment.
Preliminary information suggests that contamination or a defect in the cooked midday meal may have caused the illness. Further details are awaited.
In a separate incident in neighboring Telangana, around 22 students were hospitalized after consuming a mid-day meal at a primary school in Sangareddy district, officials said.
According to a police official, the students had eaten sambar and rice in the afternoon and soon began experiencing symptoms such as stomach pain and discomfort. The students were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The official later stated that all 22 students were in stable condition and were expected to be discharged. No complaints have been received from parents in connection with the incident.
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